Pilot VOIP

keef_haggerd · Post by **keef_haggerd** » 2005-07-27 23:30

We were talking about vehicle VOIP and then we had a topic about pilots and it made me think of something I doubt a pilot will be in a squad, i mean, it doesnt make any sense for a pilot to be in a squad. so maybe the pilot class can be similar to the commanders class as far as VOIP goes, only SL and Commander can speka to the pilot and he can speak to all of them, this would make bombings and airstrikes easier to do, also if vehicle VOIP works, the pilot and copilot could talk to each other.

Psycho_Sam · Post by **Psycho_Sam** » 2005-07-27 23:53

Yeh pilots are more of squad support rather than ctually being in the squads themselves as they can help all squads where they are most needed. I think the commander style Voip would be good

eddie · Post by **eddie** » 2005-07-28 00:30

That sounds like a good idea, when i'm in the F-15 'Strike Eagle', i just fly around the hotspots, some1 asks for a bombing, i bomb, i get a tk point, and then the message appears in text: let me move first.

This idea would ensure that - points are rare for pilots, then again, depends if we get ranked servers..........

Post by **BrokenArrow** » 2005-07-28 01:55

i like the idea keef

TJYoung80234 · Post by **TJYoung80234** » 2005-08-03 21:34

Sounds like a good idea. Pilots were generally on a frequency all of their own during combat operations. So, calling for air support or a medvac would have required using a separate channel. I like it.

Tactical Advantage · Post by **Tactical Advantage** » 2005-08-03 22:01

Sounds good, usually as a pilot i end up creating my own squad, "Pilots" That way I can Atleast communicate with the commander quickly, but a Pilot being able to communicate with squad leaders quickly would be nice.

Tactical Advantage · Post by **Tactical Advantage** » 2005-08-03 23:06

Also, for pilots, when a squad leader, etc. Jumps into your aircraft, would it be possible to show where the squad leader's destination is on your minimap, similar to how it works now, your given orders, and a line shows up on your map that leads you to your orders, but instead, have the line(s) lead you to where your passengers need to go.

Post by **BrokenArrow** » 2005-08-04 02:15

yeah if theres an SL in your chopper you should be able to speak to the SL. that way hell be able to tell you where to go

TJYoung80234 · Post by **TJYoung80234** » 2005-08-04 02:46

Or at the very least have the "I need a Pickup" put a "Move Here" for the pilot on his map. He can then either accept or decline so at least the squad leader knows.

Just saying, "Can you come here" might not be enough.

Someone mentioned jumping from helicopters... any way to turn down the inflicted damage from a chopper? 9/10 if I have to bail, the moron flying is too jerky and I end up getting hit and instantly killed by the chopper, or if I'm flying and turn, someone jumps out and gets clipped.

Can the damage be reduced or turned off in that case all together?

Post by **BrokenArrow** » 2005-08-04 02:55

i think that if a squad on the ground needs to be picked up, give them colored smoke to throw... could set up some pretty sweet ambushes if the minimap is removed.

TJYoung80234 · Post by **TJYoung80234** » 2005-08-04 03:22

Maybe one... but there's a mod out now that gives standard Orange smoke. I dislike that a LOT. Even a grey smoke can be used for calling in a helo... you start adding colors and it looks fruity.

Post by **BrokenArrow** » 2005-08-04 03:25

well i guess give it whatever is realistic, i suppose a 'i need pickup' on the radio plus a smoke thrown would attract attention no matter what the color.

TJYoung80234 · Post by **TJYoung80234** » 2005-08-04 03:27

Flares might be an idea (the hand stick flares... not talking about a commercial pistol)... easier to see by pilots. Colored smoke just wasn't used all that often... even colored flares had specific purposes, ie. Red might mean, fall back to E&E point.

Tonedef · Post by **Tonedef** » 2005-08-04 09:24

I like the idea of flares, though on bright maps it would be difficult to see, unless they mixed them and had the flares give off smoke too

TJYoung80234 · Post by **TJYoung80234** » 2005-08-04 15:13

Flares even during the day are pretty damn bright... they leave a nice trail of smoke behind them (whether launched via an M203 or by hand). If they could be added, I'm sure they could brighten them up enough to be seen by a helo pilot (as he approached a specific area for a pickup).